Author Archives: foolishsuperintendent

Young golfers believe, “it is better to be lucky than good”; insightful ones realize all golfers are lucky, especially good ones. [11/8/14]

Young Superintendents tend to ‘rock the boat’; misguided ones tend to miss it. [11/7/14]

A young Superintendent is continually experimenting with different herbicides to eliminate moss; an experienced one relies on a single concoction….healthy bentgrass.  [11/6/14]

A young Superintendent labors to make sense of ‘his’ golf course; an experienced one tries to enjoy it. [11/5/14]

On a hot summer day, a young Superintendent pleads for a receding sun; an aging one hopes for the constant presence of the light. [11/4/14]

The fall is fast. [11/3/14]

Golf Course Superintendents and clowns have one thing in common (maybe more): they both wear painted boots. [11/2/14…painting hazards for the last tournament of the year and breaking in my new L.L. Bean Storm Chasers]

Golf courses and hotels have one thing in common: free towels. [11/1/14]

Every golf course is built by someone, but nature is the builder of everything. [10/31/14]

A young Superintendent labors to train staff; a wise one seeks to make them feel accepted. [10/30/14]